The Federal High Court, sitting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has been urged to reject the prayers of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, III, seeking to appeal a ruling of the court mandating the Inspector General of Police to probe alleged criminal activities against the traditional ruler. The court had on […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – Ahead of the general elections, a group under the aegis of Igbo Youth Movement, IYM, has urged the international community and federal government to caution supporters of the two leading political parties, against any form of post election violence, especially in parts of Northern Nigeria. Founder of IYM, Evangelist Elliot […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on its decision to use the card reader for the forthcoming elections. In a statement by Dele Alake, Director of Strategic Communications of the party’s Presidential Campaign Organisation, the APC said that with INEC’s decision to use the card readers and its […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday faulted a notion being created by President Goodluck Jonathan that the implementation of 2014 National Conference report is dependent only on his re-election. The party also dismissed the impression, describing Jonathan’s statement as illogical and unreasonable, which it said, was directed to earn cheap popularity from Southwest marginalised […]
By Jude Amadi – The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not ready for the forthcoming 2015 general elections, the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said. Rivers APC Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, said Sunday in Port Harcourt that this explains the desperation of the party to scuttle the polls […]
Ayo Balogun – The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as too little, too late the recent, election-propelled pretend acts of governance by the incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan to convince Nigerians to vote him and his party in the forthcoming polls. The party in a statement issued Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The Enugu state police command has arrested a woman identified as Mrs. Grace for murdering her husband, Mr. Elijah Agbo in cold blood. However, the incident has thrown the entire people of Isiuzo Council Area of Enugu State, where the deceased resides with his family until his untimely death into […]
The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu Friday held an interactive session with Civil Servants in Abia State. The session, which was held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia, saw the PDP Candidate hold a frank discussion with the civil servants on their key challenges and areas […]
*Wakil Condemns Bombings in Maiduguri From Mustapha Abdul Salaam – Several people have been killed in four bomb explosions in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The eruption occurred late Saturday morning at Baga park, which also sited fish market. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the death toll of the suicide bomb attack is over 50. Many […]
In the spirit of keeping fit, President Goodluck Jonathan will tomorrow, Saturday, lead government officials as well as sportsmen and women on an out-door physical training exercise in Abuja aimed at promoting sports and fitness in Nigeria. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati in a statement Friday, indicated that the […]
No fewer than one million people are set to benefit from the ongoing community health insurance scheme in Kwara. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Dr Muyideen Akorede stated this on Friday in Ilorin during an interview with the newsmen. This he said is in line with government’s commitment to […]
Agabus Pwanagba-Jos , The Plateau State opposition All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in the coming elections, Barr. Simon Lalong has accused the Jonah Jang administration of failing to accord both the legislative and judiciary arms of Government their independence and disregard to the rule of law. Lalong stated this during an interactive session with the […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 21-year old student of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Lagos for allegedly swindling a United Kingdom citizen, Kieran Oakes, of the sum of £54,000 (N20m) The student simply called Obiechina (surname withheld), according to a statement issued by the Head of Media and Publicity of […]
*Says Human Resource Is Nigeria’s Greatest Asset It was a night parked with fun, laughter, pomp and pageantry Wednesday in Asaba as members of the entertainment industry held a “Thank You Concert/Dinner” in honour of the Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan to appreciate his support for the industry. The Event which brought the crème-de […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – As the Senate winds-up budget defense ahead of the passage of the 2015 budget next week, the Senate Committee on Capital Market on Thursday descended on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for disobeying a court order on the N30billion bond to Gombe State The Committee also queried the Acting Director […]
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has affirmed that the ruling PDP’s public avowal to oppose the use of Card Readers in the rescheduled elections has shown the accuracy of its accusations that the PDP is frustrating the use of the device. The party in a statement issued Thursday in Lagos by its National Publicity […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – Suspected armed political thugs have invaded the country home of Senator Ayogu Eze, representing Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly (NASS), at Inere Umuiyida in EnuguEzike, Enugu North council Area of Enugu state African Examiner reports that the invasion is coming barely 48 hours that a federal High […]
Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has expressed concern over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to use card readers in the conduct of the forthcoming general elections. The Governor expressed the fear that should the card readers fail and or many people are unable to vote because of inability to collect their permanent […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) to pay the sum of N400 million compensation to Umu-Eze Iwerrie community of Aboh in Ndokwa local government area of Delta state The directive was sequel to the pollution caused by the oil giant ruptured gas pipelines. The house therefore […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki – The Ebonyi state police Command has apprehended a House of Assembly candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, Mr. Chidi Ejem, over an alleged murder case. According to the police, the 38-year-old suspect was nabbed alongside 36 other persons over the killing of a 36- year-old […]
